What an entertaining night it was!
The first game played between Pakistan and Bangladesh saw the Pakistanis avenge their loss in the recent Asia Cup. Shahid Afridi led the team by example, taking two wickets and scoring 49 runs in merely 19 balls. He may have missed a milestone but he led his team to victory by 55 runs in their first game in the tournament.
Pakistan put up a formidable total of 201 in 20 overs.
Bangladesh’s bowlers as well as batsmen disappointed hundreds of their fans present at Kolkatta’s Eden Garden. Sakib Al Hassan was the lone ranger for the day who scored 50 in 40 balls. Unfortunately for him, despite his best efforts there wasn't much he could do as he got no support and wickets kept falling.
Pakistan wrapped up Bangladesh at 163 with three overs remaining.
Watch the Match Highlights – Pakistan vs Bangladesh
However, it was few hours later when cricket fans got to see perhaps one of the best batting innings during the West Indies vs England match.
England had set a taget of 183 for the West Indies Team. After losing a number of wickets, Chris Gayle finally took matters in his own hands. Gayle was mostly on the non-striker's end till this point. But once he took charge, he hit English bowlers all over the stadium.
He hit 11 sixes and 5 four’s before recording the fastest century in World T20. He also became the only player to hit two centuries in T20 World Cups.
Watch Chris Gayle’s super innings:
There was no stopping Gayle in rampage mode and England were at the receiving end as West Indies cruised to victory with 11 balls to spare.
Watch the match highlights - West Indies vs England
